Police: Atlanta woman Joi Monai Jenkins arrested in baby stroller robberies

Sep 10, 2012 - 07:09
 0  0
Police: Atlanta woman Joi Monai Jenkins arrested in baby stroller robberies
Joi Monai Jenkins, 18, turned herself into Atlanta police for several robberies she allegedly committed with Lawson with her infant along.

Atlanta police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the Buckhead baby stroller robberies. Investigators arrested the first suspect, Brandon Lawson in Macon on Thursday night, and he'll be retued to Atlanta.

Police say Brandon Lawson was arrested in Macon on Thursday in connection to several robberies in Buckhead.
   
Police say 18-year-old Joi Monai Jenkins is the woman seen with Lawson during the robberies. They say she will be charged with armed robbery.
   
The pair robbed a man at gunpoint outside a Buckhead Publix last weekend while using a baby as distraction, according to police. They say the couple kept the gun in the stroller.

Police say that Lawson is not the father of the child in the stroller.

Lawson is also suspected of robbing two other men on Sunday at a Buckhead condo complex.

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Angry Angry 0
Sad Sad 0
Wow Wow 0
Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.